Lustau Los Arcos Sherry 750ml

Los Arcos represents Lustau's mastery of Amontillado, showcasing the fascinating evolution that occurs when Fino loses its flor and continues aging oxidatively. This classic expression offers remarkable complexity at an accessible price point, demonstrating why Amontillado remains one of Sherry's most versatile styles.

The wine displays a beautiful amber color with golden highlights. On the nose, Los Arcos offers the perfect marriage of biological and oxidative aging—initial notes of almonds and sea salt from its Fino origins mingle with deeper notes of hazelnuts, toffee, and dried apricots from oxidative development. The complexity is remarkable for the price point, with layers revealing themselves slowly: tobacco, leather, orange peel, and subtle wood notes create an aromatic tapestry.

The palate delivers the unique Amontillado experience—completely dry yet with apparent richness from concentration. The texture is smooth and almost creamy, carrying flavors of roasted nuts, dried fruits, and sea salt across the palate. The dual aging creates fascinating complexity, with the freshness from biological aging balanced by the depth from oxidation. Despite its richness, bright acidity keeps everything lively and prevents any heaviness. The finish brings a distinctive tangy, saline note that makes another sip irresistible.

Lustau's Los Arcos succeeds in making Amontillado's complexity accessible. This is sophisticated Sherry that works equally well as an aperitif, with tapas, or even with main courses. The finish is long and evolving, with nuts, dried fruits, and that distinctive Sherry tang. Perfect for those exploring beyond Fino or seeking a versatile food wine. Exceptional value in authentic, complex Sherry that showcases why Lustau remains one of the region's standard-bearers.